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Colins Family History

Colins Surname Meaning

see Collins.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Colins family from?

You can see how Colins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Colins families living in Ontario. This was about 27% of all the recorded Colins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Colins families in 1911.
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What did your Colins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Colins. 56% of Colins men worked as a Labourer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Colins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colins census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 944 immigration records available for the last name Colins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Colins. For the veterans among your Colins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colins lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Colins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Colins in 1973 was 88, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colins ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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